Fort and Swing Project

Mooseherder · June 09, 2018, 09:53:30 AM

This is a recent project to replace an older cedar swing set that had to be replaced. I saved the Slide, See-Saw and Swings from the old playset. Also added a couple more things from a swing company. As the grand kids get older we can add a Zipline or Waterslide from the upper level if I am allowed. ;)
I used pool noodles to cover areas that they could possibly hit their heads on. I've got close to 5 hundred dollars in Bolt and screws into it. The farm trailer in the first pic was my workbench. What an asset that thing was.

Brad_bb · June 09, 2018, 10:05:23 AM

That's awesome. Any kid should be thrilled with that!

Mooseherder · June 09, 2018, 10:06:10 AM

One of the towers and mid section.

samandothers · June 09, 2018, 10:09:03 AM

Great job! I first thought the farm trailer was a trampoline they could jump on from the fort.

The rabbit and noodles are nice touches. The Chevy bowtie is a nice touch. The birds maybe struggle with the neighborhood!

Wonderful job you are up for granddad of the year.

mike_belben · June 09, 2018, 10:22:55 AM

Wow thats great.. Im feelin like a slacker for not getting my kids fort finished now.

Mooseherder · June 09, 2018, 10:23:55 AM

Those were 15 minute birdhouses.

The top of the first tower they can go left or right, then the other side tower.
Stairs and Sandbox under the Stairs. The sandbox is a hit.

teakwood · June 09, 2018, 10:53:15 AM

Nice! I'm sure you're the cool grandpa!

Mooseherder · June 09, 2018, 11:09:06 AM

Thanks!
I've got one that loves Cranes so made one out of PVC. It's a work in progress. I made a Crank from an old table saw angle degree handle that had stripped. It's working but they haven't figured it out yet. I'll probably try a fishing reel next. It was originally down in the sandbox but there wasn't enough room in there for it so I moved it up top.

teakwood · June 09, 2018, 11:15:47 AM

You have palms in your garden??

It looks like in Costa Rica!

Mooseherder · June 09, 2018, 11:32:35 AM

Yup, got a few of them. Coconut, Royals, Queens and what I call Christmas Palms.
I had to take down my biggest Coconut tree this year because it was a danger to walk under if a Coconut fell. Hated to do it but really had no other choice.

barbender · June 09, 2018, 10:19:25 PM

That's awesome, Mooseherder!

thecfarm · June 09, 2018, 10:32:08 PM

Some good ideas there.

DPatton · June 09, 2018, 11:01:45 PM

That should keep some grandkids occupied for a good long time. That's really nice Moosehearder.

Magicman · June 10, 2018, 07:28:45 AM

Wow Sir, that is an awesome project. You are a Good Granddad. 8)

Roxie · June 10, 2018, 07:55:30 AM

That is just outstanding and creative. Love it!

A zip line into the pool would be the 'cherry on top.'

POSTON WIDEHEAD · June 10, 2018, 01:52:25 PM

They make you tag them?
Is it a portable play station?.....If so, you ARE the coolest and most well known man in Florida. 8)

breederman · June 10, 2018, 02:42:50 PM

Wow ! VERY NICE .

You win so I'm not going to enter this contest !

Mooseherder · November 21, 2018, 08:27:31 PM

We were watching an episode of the show Maine Cabin Masters where Ashley made a Xylophone from wood scraps and my wife said I should make one with the pieces of leftover Bamboo from past projects. I made it and put it up next to the sand pit.

Dakota · November 23, 2018, 07:54:37 AM

That's going to be a lot of fun for the kids. Good job. I'm sure you've got something planed to keep the cats out of their sand box.

samandothers · November 23, 2018, 09:20:33 AM

Quote from: Dakota on November 23, 2018, 07:54:37 AM
I'm sure you've got something planed to keep the cats out of their sand box.

Rifle? :D
Just kidding, could not resist.

Stephen1 · November 23, 2018, 09:30:36 AM

Thats a great Fort!

Mooseherder · November 23, 2018, 10:16:02 PM

I made a Plane from some pt fence board scraps for the fun of it.
It made flight trials today. Have to touch and dress it up a little more.
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